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Genetic Research Shows Single Approach To Obesity Won’t Work
Researchers hope for a simple, single solution to stem the obesity epidemic, but this may be an implausible, if not impossible, goal, writes Arthur Jenkins and Lesley Campbell.
OPINION: Ten Reasons Why Australia Urgently Needs A Space Agency
Andrew Dempster, Director at the Australian Center for Space Engineering Research at UNSW, explains why Australia needs a space agency.
Calorie Restriction Increases Longevity – Or Does It?
Surinder Baines examines the implications of research showing that calorie restriction may have a role in promoting longevity in mice.
The Good, The Bad And The Ugly Of Botulinum Toxin
Rieter Venter explains what botulinum toxin, or Botox, does to the body and why its possible presence in milk formula is cause for concern.
Chunky Mobile Devices? Soft Graphene Could Help You Downsize
Monash University researchers have engineered a graphene-based device that is compact, yet lasts as long as a conventional battery.
More Chocolate Means Better Nobel Prize Odds – True Or False?
Nobel laureate Peter C. Doherty examines the claim that eating chocolate might increase your chances of winning the Nobel prize.
Male Kangaroos Woo Mates With Bulging Biceps
A male kangaroo’s forearm size could be a sexually selected trait and help them find a mate, a new study has found.
SARS, MERS …? Preparing For The Next Coronavirus Pandemic
Linfa Wang and Gary Crameri examine how lessons learnt from SARS and MERS can help us prepare for the next coronavirus epidemic.
Portion Size Affects How Much You Eat Despite Your Appetite
People tend to eat what they are served – and larger portions can lead to overeating. Lenny R. Vartanian examines what can be done.